2-B Energy Test Site

"The database has become an invaluable tool with regard to business planning and the regular updates from the 4C Offshore team on the project specifics ensure that, as a tier 1 supplier, we remain well informed and able to react to market developments."

The site can be used for demonstration for up to 2 offshore wind turbines.

The exclusivity agreement awarded by Crown Estates means that the proposal can go through the planning and consent phases.

2B turbines are two-bladed.

Round (or category)

Demonstrator

Development status

Concept/Early Planning

Comments on the status

Application approved by Scottish Government for one turbine 20m from shore.

In February 2012 there was some doubt as to whether 2B Energy will keep the site as Samsung Heavy Industries has expressed interest in the area. 2B Energy might have to find a new site. This could possibly be a site 2km from the shore which was part of its original plans. In April 2012 the Scottish Government announced that it will work with 2B Energy towards a 2 turbines demonstration site. The Scottish Government agreed a joint venture with 2-B Energy in August 2012.